Champagne, FranceI wasn’t expecting such a fine showing from the 2005 but winemaker Richard Geoffrey does it again. September rains impacted the yields and the final blend; some 50 percent of the 2005 is chardonnay which explains its elegance and lift right out of the glass. The nose will wow you with its expressive chalky mineral notes. It’s lighter than the 2004 but the trade-off is the electricity and fragrance. It’s not really built for a decade or two but it is sure is delicious now. Again very good stuff and given the ridiculous price of top Bordeaux and Burgundy you may want to consider buying some of this instead. Precision and purity.Tasted: 10 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
Champagne, FranceAbsolute beauty. Striking nose of struck stone and chalk opens this refined, coolly classic Dom. Yields were low in 2005, which could explain the intense (yet apparently effortless) concentration of this exceptional wine. Chalky mineral, subtle citrus, light smoke and taut, precise acidity hallmark this vintage, with a gentle cushion of citrus led fruit supporting the whole. A complex depth of flavours carries through the glass, changing as it interacts with air and temperature. Drinking beautifully now, but will continue to hold for - ever.Tasted: 10 December 2015Tasted by: Prices:
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